Marina Mainardi

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“Working to Death” by Marina Mainardi

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #38

Tapping my bony fingers on the table top, I take a deep breath - so to speak. Honestly. This pandemic is such an inconvenience. They convinced me to work from home, can you believe it? Me! Because I’m the boss, I had to stay home and delegate. Yet I suppose it’s the right call, someone has to organize this clusterfuck and give the orders. Can’t do that on the field. I watch as the graphs and charts edit themselves on the screen, showing the progression of the virus. Without warning, it’s all blocked out by white fur. “What are you you doing ...

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Hi, I'm Marina! I'm a Brazilian writer, also graduated in Biology. I've had short stories published in three anthologies so far, and I'm hoping to write my own book next year. Those who know Portguese are more than welcome to check out my website on wix, where I post some of my work: https://maridmainardi.wixsite.com/escrita

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #38
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